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Description:
Job Purpose
The Key Account Manager (Sales) will be responsible for developing and sustaining solid relationships with key clients that bring in the most income for the company. Take charge of addressing and resolving key clients complaints. Acting as the main point of contact between Corporate Clients and internal teams. Mentor and supervise Key Account Sales teams assigned to each key client.
Summary of Key Responsibilities;

Play an integral role in new business pitches and hold responsibility for the effective onboarding of new clients.
Be Responsible for the development and achievement of sales through the direct sales channels.
Focus on growing and developing existing clients, together with generating new business.
Prepare tenders and responses to Requests for Proposals in line with customer requirements.
Act as the key interface between the customer and all relevant divisions within the group.
Establish sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products
Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team
Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands the company customer base and ensure its strong presence
Provide on-the-ground support for Sales Key Account Reps as they generate leads and close new deals
Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team
Meet with customers to discuss their evolving needs and to assess the quality of our company’s relationship with them

Required Competencies and Attributes

Excellent Communication Skills (Oral & Written)
Highly self-motivated and ambitious;
Focused, accountable, responsible and dedicated.
Customer-Centric Skills
Business Relations Building and Managing Skills
Excellent Networking Skills
Ability to build rapport with key clients.
Excellent Negotiating Skills
Excellent Persuasive Skills
Ability to Interact with Exco Teams
Ability to handle multiple client accounts

Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business or Commercial Field
Must have a minimum of at least 5+ years experience in Key Account and Business Development with either a Telecoms or FMCG Company
Must have proven experience in Sales and Business Development 
Previous experience in Account Management or Territory Sales and display an attitude that is key to success;
Strong Account Management and Relationship Building Skills;
Experience in managing large accounts at head office / Exco level
Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Good understanding of the Telecoms Industry locally and the Southern African Region will be a plus
Proactive approach with a high level of attention to detail

QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

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Location: Ndola Cement, Ndola Cement
Company: Dangote Industries Limited

Preparing lessons that are tailored to Driver’s needs.
• Conducting Truck Driver’s Training sessions and record upkeep and other related duties.
• Carry out assigned training session and record keeping maintenance.
• Able to analyses critical road traffic situations and solutions for improvement.
• Providing instruction on the parts and functions of a vehicle, and on-road regulations.
• Teaching practical skills related to all aspects of driving.
• Helping drivers to develop confidence in their driving skills.
• Gaining control of the vehicle during emergency situations.
• Conducting performance evaluations and providing feedback to employees
• Establishing and enforcing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to safety and security within the department
• Reviewing reports of citizen complaints against Truck Driver to determine if further action is needed
• Conducting research on new technologies to improve efficiency and safety in the workplace Requirements Safety Qualification Background Certificate /Diploma in Teaching Basic Knowledge of Transport
• Valid driving instructor’s license or certification

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BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!
British American Tobacco Zambia has an exciting opportunity for a Apprenticeship in Lusaka.Zambia business directory
To learn to operate at least one of the following technologies in SMD; a Protos Cigarette Maker or a GD Cigarette Packer or a KDF Filter Maker, including learning basic machine settings, learning basic maintenance on the same and product quality inspection standards in SMD in order to consistently achieve set quality parameters.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Learn to operate a Protos Cigarette Maker or a GD Cigarette Packer or a KDF Filter Maker efficiently
Learn to carry out basic machine settings e.g. changing garniture tape, knives & settings such circumference control during production
Learn to monitor product quality and record the data on quality checklists and take corrective measures as and when necessary.
Report machine running faults and corrective measures taken on machine cards on hourly basis and recommend preventive maintenance, when necessary, by filling in maintenance request forms.
Learn to check all machine detectors and interlocks by simulation to ensure their proper functioning.
Monitor and control waste from the machines by making proper machine settings or requesting a competent person to do it
Maintain the work environment in a clean and safe state
Participate in maintenance when required as part of development & training process
What are we looking for?
Diploma in Electrical/ Mechanical
Maximum 1 years of experience as this is an apprenticeship / no experience considered
Mechanical and electrical exposure throughout the school
Interpersonal skills needed and driven to learn and to demonstrate the learned skills
Someone who is confident in what they can bring to the table from a personality point of view
What we offer you?
Your journey with us isn’t limited by boundaries; it’s propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn’t just a statement – it’s a reality we’re eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award-winning employee experience here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.
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About the job

YOUR NATURAL FIRE & STEEL IS MONEY – TO REACH NOT JUST YOUR CLIENTS’ INVESTING TARGETS, BUT YOUR OWN

Job Summary:
Full-time only. We are looking for truly motivated, serious financial services sales professionals, with sales experience that can be proven.
 
THIS IS NOT A JOB FOR ACCOUNTANTS BUT FOR SALES PROFESSIONALS.
 
Interviews will be in the last week of April and first week of May 2026, with training to follow.
Job market analysis

 
Face-to-face financial services sales experience is a MUST.If you are a SEC-regulated offshore investment advisor right now, we particularly want to hear from you.
 
Key Responsibilities:
– Network and prospect to create sales opportunities for yourself from Zambian Upper Middle to High Net Worth levels.
– Present and sell the appropriate hard currency insurance and investment solutions to these individuals.

– Maintain excellent client relations to retain business and maximize your chances of referrals.
– Represent the firm and its very superior range of USD/GBP/EUR insurance, savings and investment products and services ethically and professionally at all times, understanding that all formal written investment advice will be written for you and signed off by one of Caravel’s regulated Investment Advisors.
 
Requirements:
A Bachelors degree is any subject is essential.

You need to be able to persuade us that you have the (a) existing HNW network and (b) character type that suits the role. Excellent backgrounds would be private client sales from a bank or high-level insurance sales, but these are just examples.
You should possess a hunger for material success within a regulated compliant and moral framework. This is a job for financial services hunters, not salarymen or shop-keepers. You are not scared by the prospect of high income earned by commission only and hard work.
You will be self-funded until you have built your sales pipeline. This will take from three to four months.
3) We will provide all the training you need, and on-going professional development support (including later study for Chartered Institute of Securities & Investment in London qualifications to Level III), but we cannot put into you the necessary fire and steel that must naturally be there.

4) You must have your own laptop. If you have your own transport it will be an advantage.
After training, you will have a three-month Probation Period with the initial status of Associate Wealth Manager. When you have the IASB certificate, you can become a full-time regulated Investment Advisor or remain if you wish at Associate level.
 

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At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Import Export Governance Expert
 
Role Purpose:
 
 

This position will be directly accountable for global trade export and import transactions in accordance with the applicable local and international laws and regulations, and internal company policies.
The role holder will also be responsible for process management by directing, supervising, controlling, and exercising reasonable care in all import and export activities, to ensure compliant product flows and adherence to all applicable trade requirements from origin to destination country.

 
Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

Manage critical global trade import and export transactions, ensuring that requirements, documentation and processes function according to standard operating procedures and in compliance with trade laws.
Run the Trade Compliance council with Procurement, Customer Ops, SCM, Logistics, Regulatory, Tax, Research and other relevant stakeholders, to ensure effective import and export compliance within the region.
Communicate import requirements across EMEA and CS Product Portfolio.
Guide phytosanitary import clearance.
Report regulation changes for system updates.
Implement internal controls and harmonize controls across the product portfolio.
Manage Green Light Operations and HS dispute / Off system with CoE.
Audit team members’ files to ensure files are maintained in audit-ready status and act as first line of support for Customs Audit.
Support license requests for non-commercial goods.
Govern local IE operations, IPR / bonded WH processes, export order processes, non-commercial shipment processes, and IE clearance operations.
Roll out Bayer policies, procedures, and systems (Margo 1933 /1922, DocDash TA15, IGL platform) act as the CCO.
Establish IE SCM and PS community for sharing of best practices.
Define troubleshooting team for problems occurring in the imports and exports process.
Develop process solutions and guidelines to address frequently occurring process problems to ensure smooth service delivery.
Enable new business model in the region and outline entity flow setup according to portfolio requirements.
Support internal customer specific projects

 
Experience /Qualification:

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture or any other relevant field.
6-8 years’ experience in supply chain and/or trade compliance.
Strong experience coordinating activities with cross-functional/cross-cultural teams.
Strong project management background and strategic mindset.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Strong cross-cultural sensitivity.
Fluent in English

Project Management
 
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we want to ensure persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at undefined
 
Location:
Zambia : Zambia : Lusaka
Advertise in Zambia
 
Division:
Crop Science
 
Reference Code:
867560
 
Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status and pregnancy. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
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With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
Budget Preparation and Oversight

Coordinate the Annual Budgeting Process
Lead the development of comprehensive budgets for National Office Support Costs, Area Programs, ongoing grants, and new proposals. Ensure all budgets reflect strategic priorities and are prepared in accordance with the Field Office Planning & Budgeting Guidelines.
Ensure Strategic and Policy Alignment
Validate that all budget submissions are consistent with organizational goals, donor requirements, and internal financial policies. Provide guidance to program teams during budget formulation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Support Proposal Budgeting
Collaborate with program and grant teams to develop proposal budgets that meet donor specifications and internal cost structures. Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support proposal competitiveness.
Facilitate Budget Consolidation and Review
Consolidate budget inputs across departments and projects. Conduct thorough reviews to ensure coherence, eliminate duplication, and flag inconsistencies prior to submission.

Financial Systems Integration and Monitoring

Review and Validate Budget Uploads
Oversee the upload of approved budgets into financial systems including Sun System, Horizon, IMPAQ, and FAD. Ensure data integrity and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with Shared Services and GFS.
Labour Distribution Reports (LDR) Management
Manage the setup, review, and reconciliation of LDRs to ensure accurate allocation of staff costs across projects. Address anomalies and ensure alignment with approved budgets and donor conditions.
PBAS Management
Monitor and reconcile PBAS commitments to ensure they reflect current budget allocations and donor expectations. Provide regular updates to project teams and flag variances for resolution.
CAL Memo and Allocation Oversight
Maintain and update the CAL Memo regularly. Analyse CAL re-allocations to ensure they remain within approved limits (3% or below) threshold and are appropriately distributed across cost centres.

Compliance, Cost Recovery

Cost Recovery Monitoring
Track cost recovery contributions across all projects. Ensure each project contributes its fair share to support costs, and follow up on gaps or delays in recovery.
System Troubleshooting and Liaison
Act as the finance point of contact for system-related issues. Liaise with Shared Services and GFS to resolve technical challenges and ensure smooth financial operations.

Audit Support and Documentation

Prepare and submit financial documentation required for internal and external audits. Provide analysis and clarification on budget execution and system records to support audit queries.

People Management

Provide mentorship and oversight to junior finance staff involved in budgeting and system operations. Deliver training sessions on budgeting tools, system usage, and compliance protocols

Knowledge, Qualifications and Professional Experience

First degree in Accounting or Finance and /or professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Financial Planning and Budgeting in International NGO
Knowledge in Data science and Data analytics preferred
In-depth working knowledge of accounting software packages; Sun Systems, Vision XL and Vision Executive, PowerBI and Power Apps.
In-depth working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and IFRS.
Experience in international grant accounting, proposal budget development and reporting
Knowledge of how to prepare, review, and present financial statements and financial reports.
Able to perform complex financial analyses
Able to work with minimum supervision
Able to articulate and communicate ideas well verbally and in writing

Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
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Huachen International Supply Chain Limited is currently seeking to employ a Human Resource Data Registry Clerk in the Human Resources Department to join our team.
POSITION: Human Resource Data Registry Clerk (X1)
LOCATION: Ndola, Sakania
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
JOB PURPOSE
The overall purpose of an HR Data Registry Clerk is to manage employee records, filing, and documentation flow, ensuring compliance with retention policies, updating physical/electronic files, processing new hire paperwork, scanning documents, handling correspondence, managing file movement, supporting HR administrative tasks, and maintaining orderly, confidential systems to facilitate accurate information flow.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.    Record Management: Maintain files and retrieve physical and electronic personnel files (employee files, contracts, performance reviews).
2.    Data Entry: Update employee information in internal databases and HR systems, such as bank details, contact information, leave records, sick notes, payslips, warning letters, and other disciplinary documents.
3.    Correspondence: Receive, sort, register, and distribute incoming/outgoing mail, documents, and faxes to the appropriate staff or departments.
4.    On-boarding Support: Create, update, and manage employee records for new hires and assist with documentation.
5.    File Tracking: Monitor file movement, ensure compliance with archiving and disposal procedures, and maintain a tidy, organized archive system.
6.    Documentation: Process HR-related documents, including recruitment materials, training documents, and contract files.
7.    Other responsibilities: Perform other human resources-related tasks as assigned by the human resources manager.Assist in organizing the signing of employee employment contracts.Assist the human resources manager in handling daily human resources-related matters as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
1.    Minimum of a Diploma in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent.
2.    Paid-up member of ZIHRM.
3.    Must be a Zambian with a Valid NRC.
4.    Grade 12 certificate with credit in mathematics and English.
5.    Not less than 1 year of work experience in Human Resources.
6.    Must be computer literate.
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Job Description
To deliver an exceptional customer experience by understanding and responding to individual needs and aspirations. Provide tailored, value-adding solutions in a fast-paced environment, while consistently adhering to company policies and procedures
Execute own work in accordance with the organisational values and code of ethics.
Comply with and adhere to identified governance and compliance standards and escalate problems for investigation and resolution Identify and escalate risk as normal part of work.
Produce high quality work by adhering to predefined standards and procedures and in accordance with compliance and governance standards.
Work with enhanced processes and procedures to maintain operational efficiencies.
Deliver work in an accurate manner to ensure consistent results.
Draw on knowledge and experience to identify and develop solutions that leads to improved service delivery and quality
Adhere to quality standards, turnaround times and Company policies and procedures.
Complete relevant administration, reporting and updating of information accurately and on time.
Achieve sales targets in line with performance scorecards and achieve an acceptable cost of sales ratio through pipeline managements and sales quality.
Identify opportunities to increase sales revenue and to grow the organisational client base while containing costs.
Assist with retaining or signing unbanked customer base with a view to improve and increase profitability.
Maximize sales by selling packaged financial solutions to clients.
Maintain specialised knowledge on all FirstRand approved products, application procedure, fulfillment processes and timelines to drive and achieve relevant sales targets.
Maximise cross-selling opportunities.
Drive adoption of digital and other self-service options across client base.
Contribute to teamwork and inclusivity within own team.
Contribute to cost efficiencies through responsible utilisation of work related resources.
Achieve expected financial targets and uphold associated service levels.
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
Deliver customer service through adherence to quality service standards.
Important Closing Date Note
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
30/04/26
All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.
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At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.
 
Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
 
Job description:

Overall Job Purpose
(brief description of this job)
The Commercial Superintendent will manage Services Contracts Coordinator and the Warehouse Senior staff, as well as be responsible for functioning of their respective teams. Responsibilities include overseeing and managing services contracts, critical commercial aspects of business and ad-hoc commercial projects under the guidance and direction of the KTDC Manager.
 
Specific Job Responsibility
(detailed description of key tasks expected to be performed by position holder)

The KTDC Commercial Superintendent will facilitate provision of non-goods services by vendors/contractors to KTDC and be responsible for several critical commercial aspects of supply of goods and services to KTDC.
Planning and overseeing the services contracts team that executes and manages services procurement through the Contracts Coordinator, Negotiating and executing key services contracts to avail best terms and pricing.
Planning and managing complete tender procurement processes with utmost discretion, fairness and good judgement.
Planning and overseeing coordination of critical warehouse aspects and ad-hoc projects, commercial aspects of KTDC.
 Timely and accurate invoice/payment authorisations and escalations in Pronto ERP with necessary due diligence.
Preparing and managing the section budget, identifying any potential bottlenecks and executing corrective actions when necessary.
Other duties assigned by the KTDC Manager, including assisting any other department or FQM group entity as and when required. The responsibilities of KTDC Commercial Superintendent may vary from time to time.

Job Specific Competencies
(knowledge/ skills required for job success)

Knowledge of supervisory practices, principles and techniques.
Good communication skills (verbal and written).
Negotiation and coordination skills, Vendor Management and tender process running skills.
Intermediate finance knowledge Basic knowledge of how the Construction and Property Management industry operates and basic knowledge of contract management.
Knowledge of procurement principles.
Knowledge and experience in using analytical tools and good computer skills.

Key Job Attributes
(behaviours/ traits/ aptitudes etc… required for job success)
Career counseling services

Own his/her allocated areas of responsibility and take initiative.
Have unquestionable integrity, pay attention to detail, must have a desire to learn and have strong comprehension.
 Be conceptually sound with numbers and arithmetic/algebra, have a keen eye for continuous process improvement, be driven and have the ability to work with minimal supervision.
 Have the ability to multi-task when necessary. Be able to do ad-hoc tasks depending on the project and must be assertive when necessary.
 Be a team player, empathetic and adapt to personalities in the working environment.

 
Experience required to perform in this job
(i.e. years of experience performing in the same or related areas)
At least 4 years’ work experience in a commercial / procurement field, with preference given to construction and property management commercial experience. Past experience with auditing, or contract management and/or contract drafting will be looked at favourably.
 
Qualifications
(Academic/ technical and or professional qualification required for the job)
A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business, Law, Engineering, and/or Finance. Higher education in other disciplines may be considered. Good understanding of the Law of Contract. Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply membership will be advantageous.  Distinction or equivalent from a reputable university will be advantageous. MBA/ CFA/ CA designation will be advantageous. Pronto ERP experience will be advantageous. SAP Ariba experience will be advantageous.
 
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